In "Max's Words" by Kate Banks, young Max discovers the power of language and creativity through a simple collection of words. He starts gathering words in various forms—letters, syllables, and sounds—transforming them into a vibrant world of stories. As he plays with the words, Max learns to express himself, crafting unique narratives that come to life. Through his journey, the book highlights the importance of imagination and the beauty of storytelling, encouraging readers to embrace language as a tool for self-expression and exploration. Ultimately, it's a celebration of creativity and the joy that words can bring. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2019 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc .

Author Kate Banks and illustrator Georg Hallensleben have collaborated on several books, including And If the Moon Could Talk , winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, The Cat Who Walked Across France , Baboon , and The Night Worker , winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award. Banks lives in the South of France with her husband and two sons. Hallensleben lives in Paris.